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WWB 256S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 256S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,361 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,311 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded Fuel pump area, also accumulated corroded.not leaking . (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Slight corrosion front inner wings,

Fail 15 Mar 2019 93,305 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2017 93,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 93,222 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2016 93,222 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 93,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,026 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 92,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,806 miles

steering box slighty leaking

Fail 23 May 2013 92,797 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

edgewear to o/s/f tyre,non structural corrosion to n/s/f floor.

Pass 15 May 2012 92,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 91,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil around steering box

Fail 12 May 2011 91,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil around steering box

Pass 5 Jun 2010 91,605 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 91,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,451 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

dampness around steering box

Pass 19 May 2008 911,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 91,171 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

dampness around steering box area

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 90,838 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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WWB 256S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWB 256S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWB 256S registered?

WWB 256S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is WWB 256S safe to buy?

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